Ky gives Potemkin a soft and sad smile. Oh, how he appreciates Potemkin's consideration. Instead of openly expressing what Ky expected to be disappointment, he expresses empathy for Ky's situation instead.

"Perhaps," he answers, "but we all suffered losses in one way or another. And we all had to adjust to our new homes together. I'm grateful to have met people who were so understanding."

For the most part, at least. But he knows Potemkin is well aware.

"And I'm grateful to have met people like you, who supported me during difficult times."